Berean Standard Bible

Psalm 51:16

“For You do not delight in sacrifice, or I would bring it; You take no pleasure in burnt offerings.”

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¹⁴Deliver me from bloodguilt, O God, the God of my salvation, and my tongue will sing of Your righteousness.

¹⁵O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will declare Your praise.

¹⁶For You do not delight in sacrifice, or I would bring it; You take no pleasure in burnt offerings.

¹⁷The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and a contrite heart, O God, You will not despise.

¹⁸In Your good pleasure, cause Zion to prosper; build up the walls of Jerusalem.

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